as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Recent Examples of flora
Also titled ‘Bounty’, the book will feature all 47 images from the exhibition, which was based around meditative photos McQueen took of the beautiful flora native to the Caribbean island of Grenada, where the artist-filmmaker has ancestry.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The Balinese gardens feature multiple seating areas surrounded by lush flora and fauna, accompanied by the gentle trickle of nearby fountains.
—Tiana Molony, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The location lends itself to lush landscapes and sandy beaches with ample opportunity to spot local flora and fauna from frogs and tortoises to hawks and loons.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Invasive species smother out the state’s iconic flora and fauna.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The Balinese gardens feature multiple seating areas surrounded by lush flora and fauna, accompanied by the gentle trickle of nearby fountains.
—Tiana Molony, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The location lends itself to lush landscapes and sandy beaches with ample opportunity to spot local flora and fauna from frogs and tortoises to hawks and loons.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Invasive species smother out the state’s iconic flora and fauna.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
Noun
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long-term drought conditions mean that vegetation is especially susceptible to fire.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, people may see noticeably green poop, which could be a sign that the body couldn’t fully absorb all the roughage or foliage.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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